Overview of Hepatitis B and
Hepatitis C Treatment

Hepatitis-B rates have declined by 82% since 1990. For the unfortunate 18%, however, we can discuss drug therapy for treatment of Hepatitis-B. Of the chronically infected people, 15% to 25% of these patients develop chronic liver disease. This includes things like cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer. freeCE offers MicroCE opportunities via our blog. We […]
Women In The Pharmacy, Celebrating The Rich History of Excellence

Throughout history, women have faced numerous barriers advancing their careers. Yet today, women make up about 60% of the pharmacist and 79% of the pharmacy technician population in the United States. The field of pharmacy has provided a platform for women to make significant contributions and leave a lasting impact on both the pharmacy profession […]
Ultimate Guide for Pharmacists – Getting Licensed & Continuing Education in NJ

Have An Expiring New Jersey Pharmacist License & Need CE Fast? You’ve come to the right place. freeCE offers accredited CE that you can complete quickly and easily. If you still need live CE credits to renew your license, we air 10-16 webinars a week so you can pick the ones that fit your schedule. […]
Pharmacist Guide To Hepatitis. History, Medications, Vaccines & More.

I can’t think of Hepatitis-A without thinking of my childhood. My oldest brother was in 6th grade and was extremely ill. The rest of the Kreckel kids were in 5th, 3rd and 2nd grade. He was diagnosed with hepatitis the day before Christmas in 1967. He spent a week in the hospital in isolation. I remember […]
Vaccination Overview: Diphtheria & Pertussis

Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours One of the most significant demonstrations of the importance of diphtheria antitoxin was its use in the 1925 diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Coordinated emergency delivery of this life-saving antitoxin by the dog-sled relay in the harshest of conditions has left a profound legacy in the annals of vaccinology and public […]
What’s Happening Around freeCE: New Live Webinars Launching In April

freeCE has a full schedule of live CE planned for the month of April, including the three new courses featured below. Choose your favorites and join us to grow your expertise and work toward your continuing education requirements! Also, check out our latest article which promotes the benefits of stress management for pharmacy professionals in […]
Immediate Release April 2023

For Immediate Release: Requirement for 30 additional hours of LIVE continuing education credits in wake of COVID-19 Recovery. The International Board of Pharmacy & Alchemy (IBPA) announced a sweeping requirement for 30 additional hours of LIVE continuing education credits to be effective immediately for all healthcare providers practicing under its jurisdiction. The implications for […]
Defining a Community Pharmacy

Community pharmacy is a type of pharmacy that is typically located in a retail setting, such as a drugstore or grocery store. Community pharmacists work with patients to provide medication therapy management, counseling on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications, and other health-related services. They also serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, insurance […]
The Value of Point-of-Care Testing Services

Pharmacy technicians are an essential part of the healthcare team, providing support to pharmacists and ensuring that medications are dispensed safely and accurately. In recent years, pharmacy technicians have also become increasingly involved in point-of-care (POC) testing services, which are diagnostic tests that can be performed at the point of care, rather than being sent […]
Overview of The Polio Vaccine

OVERVIEW OF POLIO Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours I wonder what will be written about COVID, vaccines, and masking in the next 50 to 100 years! All of us students of history remember learning that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a polio victim. His efforts with the March of Dimes provided much needed research dollars to […]